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Unleashing the Design Thinker in Everyone
The Seattle Design Festival (SDF) is a 501c3 nonprofit and the region’s largest multidisciplinary design event, bringing together 8,000+ attendees annually to celebrate how design shapes our communities. We believe design is for everyone and that inclusive co-design practices are essential to creating an equitable Seattle. Through events developed by diverse community partners, SDF engages people from all walks of life in meaningful conversations about how thoughtful design can address our city’s pressing challenges. Join us to experience how the intersection of creativity, innovation, and community can build a more inclusive, resilient, and thriving Seattle. Learn more about our Mission & Vision on our About & History page.
SDF 2026 Call for Proposals is Open!
What will you propose for SDF 2026: IN[FLUX]? Submissions are due May 27
SDF is looking for proposals to program the SDF Block Party — a two-day street fair at Lake Union Park, August 15 & 16, 10am-7pm. Proposals should demonstrate the relevance of design, promote a culture of collaboration, and empower communities to leverage design to make change.
Read the full Call for Proposals here
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us for the SDF Spring Mixers!
The SDF Mixers are April 9, May 7 and May 19 and an opportunity for our design community to come together and respond to how we see our world and ask questions about the SDF 2026 Call for Proposals. Come with your ideas, find your collaborators, and leave with inspiration. This is a gathering of the city’s most creative minds coming together to connect and fuel the Seattle Design Festival’s energy.
SDF 2026 Key Dates:
Call for Proposals Launch — April 1
Spring Design Mixers — April 9, May 7 & May 19
GiveBIG — May 5
Call for Proposals Due — May 27
Partner Social – July 30
Seattle Design Festival 2026— August 15-20
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Ways to get involved
Join the SDF Community. Everyone has a place in the Seattle Design Festival. Which path will you choose?
Partner
Want to bring forward a Festival experience? Submit your unique proposal in the spring and bring your creative ideas to life as an official Festival partner. Shape the conversation about design in Seattle!
Sponsor
Empower diverse voices in design! Your sponsorship creates opportunities for partners who would otherwise be unable to participate, ensuring the Festival represents our entire community.
Volunteer
Become part of the magic behind one of the region’s largest publicly created design festivals. From planning to execution, your time and talents help build this extraordinary community experience.
Donate
Help keep design accessible to all! Your donation ensures the Seattle Design Festival remains FREE for everyone while supporting programs that unleash the design thinker in people of all backgrounds.
